Fishery Notice

The Department has released the 2017/18 draft Northern and Southern BC Salmon 
Integrated Fishery Management Plans (IFMPs) for comment.  

Deadline for submission of comments is April 13th, 2017.

To obtain an electronic or hardcopy for review, please contact OpsCentre@dfo-
mpo.gc.ca.

The draft IFMPs set out the policy framework that guides decision making, 
general objectives relating to management of stocks of concern, enhancement and 
enforcement, as well as decision guidelines for a range of fisheries.  

Section 13 of the IFMPs outline the Species Specific Fishing Plans, which 
describe fisheries plans for each of the salmon species and the management 
units and major fishery areas for each species.  This section includes the 
relevant information on management approach, decision guidelines and specific 
management measures, as well as, information related to First Nations, 
commercial and recreational fishing plans for each fishery.  

During March and April, the Department will be meeting with First Nations and 
recreational, commercial and environmental groups to seek further feedback on 
the draft IFMPs as part of the IFMP consultation process.  

Comments may also be provided in writing via email to your local Area Resource 
Manager(s), or to Kelly Binning, Regional Salmon Officer at 
Kelly.Binning@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Kelly Binning, Regional Salmon Officer (604) 666-3935

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0186
Sent March 7, 2017 at 1623

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